43. Mr. J. J. DAVIDSONasked the Secretary of State for Scotland the figures of maternal mortality for 1935 in Glasgow and Greenock, respectively?
§ Sir G. COLLINSThe number of maternal deaths in Glasgow in 1935 was 155, and in Greenock 11, representing rates of 7.0 and 6.5 per thousand births respectively.
Mr. DAVIDSONMay I ask whether the right hon. Gentleman's Department is extending any financial assistance to the Labour majorities in both these areas, in the excellent work which they are doing in connection with this problem?
§ Sir G. COLLINSAll local authorities are treated exactly alike, irrespective of whether they are Labour or otherwise.
Mr. DAVIDSONDoes the right hon. Gentleman consider that the assistance they are receiving is adequate, in view of the figures he has just given?
§ Sir G. COLLINSI have had no complaints from either of them.
§ Mr. H. G. WILLIAMSCan the right hon. Gentleman say whether the high rates of maternal mortality in these places are due to the composition of the councils?